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Runners use rhythm, vintage Thai songs to improve fitness

At Suan Luang Rama IX Park, Bangkok, Pol Capt Chairat Premsiri’s Zone 2 Runners Club blends energy‑efficient, military‑inspired running technique with a metronome‑paced cadence and vintage Suntaraporn music. The low‑intensity, team‑oriented workout has helped older members, including an 84‑year‑old, improve fitness and mobility while fostering joy through singing.

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Treacherous rescue still awaits Laos cave survivors

Rescuers say they are elated to have found survivors who have been trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for a week but caution that it will be difficult to extract them.

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Registration opens for Bangkok governor candidates

The registration of candidates for the Bangkok governor election on June 28 began at City Hall in Din Daeng district of the capital on Thursday morning.

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‘Shoebox’ flat reform leaves low-income Hong Kong residents in limbo

HONG KONG - Hong Kong resident Lisa Lau put on a costume drama as she settled on the bed that occupies much of her tiny apartment, trying to take her mind off of a looming eviction.

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Pacific island climate fund invests in fossil fuels

SYDNEY - A trust fund set up to help a South Pacific island nation gravely threatened by climate change has invested in coal mining, gas exploration and the world’s largest crude oil refinery, an AFP investigation has revealed.

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Brands promise to keep products affordable

Major consumer goods producers and distributors have pledged to keep product prices stable and affordable despite increasing pressure from rising raw material costs caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East.

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'Trump' buffalo spared sacrifice, sent to Bangladesh zoo

DHAKA - A buffalo in Bangladesh nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its flowing blond hair has been spared from sacrifice after shooting to fame, and will instead be cared for at the national zoo.

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Mateta fires Palace to Conference League glory

LEIPZIG, Germany - Jean-Philippe Mateta scored as Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig on Wednesday to secure the club's first European trophy in their history.

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Cambodia unrest to dent OR earnings in 2026

PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR), Thailand's largest oil trader by volume, expects a minor impact to its financial performance this year after shuttering parts of its oil and non-oil operations in Cambodia amid ongoing border tensions.

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Former graft-busters get jail terms in Prawit watch case

Two former officials of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) have been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for failing to disclose information related to the high-profile luxury watch case involving former deputy prime minister Prawit Wongsuwon.

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Bolivia at 'breaking point', president warns protesters

LA PAZ - Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz warned Wednesday that the country was at a "breaking point" after nearly a month of protests that have caused shortages of food, fuel and life-saving medicine.

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Mercedes-Benz sees record year for BEVs

Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) expects demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to continue rising as global energy prices climb and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East create uncertainty.

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Suntory PepsiCo Thailand Boosts Resilience Amid Shifting Consumer Trends

In today’s increasingly dynamic and uncertain environment, Thailand’s beverage industry continues to evolve as consumer lifestyles shift and expectations around health and sustainability increase.

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Israel kills chief of Hamas armed wing in Gaza strike

JERUSALEM - Israel said on Wednesday it had killed the new head of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza, Mohammed Odeh, after killing his predecessor earlier this month despite an ongoing ceasefire.

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Clicx unveils next-generation banking vision

Clicx Bank, Thailand's first virtual bank licence holder, is scheduled to launch its mobile application on June 19, aiming to tap underserved customers.

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Sansiri, SCB eye young affluent homebuyers

SET-listed developer Sansiri has partnered with Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) to increase sales of residential units priced more than 10 million baht, targeting young affluent homebuyers who are not existing SCB wealth clients, with a goal of generating 13 billion baht in sales within one year.

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Analysts pinpoint winners in new stimulus scheme

Analysts are highlighting retail and consumer stocks as the major beneficiaries of Thailand's latest consumer stimulus programme called "Thai Chuay Thai Plus", which is expected to provide short-term support for domestic consumption to stabilise the economy.

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Somkid calls for overhaul of investment incentives

The Board of Investment (BoI) is being advised to revise its criteria for granting incentives for foreign direct investment (FDI), basing them on the level of contribution to the economy.

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Transition funds nudge motorists towards EVs

Part of the government's spending plan for the transition to clean energy involves encouraging the public to switch to electric vehicles (EVs) on a wider scale, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.

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Tourism authorities plan shake-up of short-haul markets

Amid intense competition among Asian countries to attract the Chinese market, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is rolling out its "NEXT" marketing strategies for fiscal 2027 to reduce dependence on certain short-haul markets.

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Markets bullish despite flare-up in Middle East

Even though an Iran peace deal appears elusive amid new US strikes, stock sentiment remains convinced the conflict is winding down, which could push up the Thai bourse to 1,600 points by the end of the year, say analysts.

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Phuket steps up Ebola virus fight

Authorities in Phuket have stepped up proactive disease control measures to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus, while confirming no infections have been detected in the country so far.

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Maritime talks with Cambodia fail

No agreement was reached during bilateral talks with Cambodia, says Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, following Bangkok's decision to cancel the 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU 44) on overlapping maritime claims.

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Kin of slain driver flee in fear of Samui taxi mafia

The family of a volunteer taxi driver shot dead on Koh Samui has sought witness protection from the Ministry of Justice.

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Police step up Pattani ambush probe

Police are accelerating DNA tests and forensic checks after gunmen ambushed a police officer outside a school in Pattani, killing his wife, a teacher.

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